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Energy switching schemes; Saving on cars; Indoor gardens

Peter White assesses the success of collective switching schemes, plus Coronation Street actress Cherylee Houston on indoor gardens. More than just a bunch of pot plants?

The Government's so keen to help us to switch energy supplier, it gave councils in the UK 拢5 million to set up collective switching schemes. We've been investigating how many people switched, how much they saved and whether the trade off was worth it in the end. British drivers love buying new cars. We'll have tips on how you can save thousands of pounds. Plus, is there a difference between a bunch of pot plants and an indoor garden?

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56 minutes

Chapters

  • Collective Switching

    Why a government scheme to encourage cheaper energy cost more than it saved

    Duration: 07:39

  • Vending Shop

    Designing a shop that doesn't need any staff.

    Duration: 11:36

  • E-Books

    The founder of Waterstones thinks the bubble has burst for sales of e-books

    Duration: 07:22

  • Car Discounts

    How to negotiate the biggest discount from a new car.

    Duration: 04:55

  • Indoor Gardens

    Cherylee Houston has brought her garden into her front room.

    Duration: 05:51

  • E-Books vs. Paper

    Ian McMillan gives a poet's view on digital books

    Duration: 03:19

  • Switching

    The number of people switching energy supplier is at a ten year low.

    Duration: 05:13

Broadcasts

  • Fri 4 Apr 2014 12:00
  • Fri 4 Apr 2014 12:04

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